The Slovak Republic and the Expansion Process of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Abstract
The Slovak Republic is a democratic state based on the rule of law with interest in peaceful and lasting cooperation with all nations. With a view to the degree of its readiness, becoming a member of the Alliance in the shortest time possible is the strategic foreign and security policy priority of Slovakia, as it has been expressed in the Program Declaration of the Government. NATO membership fully corresponds with the national interest of Slovakia. This orientation stems from a thorough evaluation of political developments in Europe after the end of the Cold War. The last decade of this century has shown clearly that NATO still is, and will remain in the future, the most important pillar of the European Security Architecture. Sharing with the Alliance common values such as democracy, respect for human and civil rights, market economy, rule of law, security, and freedom, the Slovak Republic considers NATO membership as the only option and the only way of accomplishing her foreign security goals. The principles, upon which the Alliance is based on and ready to defend, have lost neither their value nor their validity. To live in peace with all the nations, to defend peace, democracy, and freedom, to respect the rule of law, these are the very principles and values that bring NATO and the Slovak Republic together.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA376246
Entities
People
- Mikulas Regula
Organizations
- United States Army War College